Kindergarten Measurement: Comparing Weight

Worked examples

Real problems from the practice worksheets, solved one step at a time.

1. Example 1

   The pumpkin weighs 7 pounds. The brick weighs 6 pounds. Which is lighter?

   1. Both are measured in pounds, so compare the numbers: 7 is more than 6.
   2. The pumpkin (7 pounds) is heavier than the brick (6 pounds).
   3. So the lighter one is the brick.

   Answer: brick

2. Example 2

   The book weighs 4 pounds. The bag of apples weighs 7 pounds. Which is heavier?

   1. Both are measured in pounds, so compare the numbers: 7 is more than 4.
   2. The bag of apples (7 pounds) is heavier than the book (4 pounds).
   3. So the heavier one is the bag of apples.

   Answer: bag of apples

3. Example 3

   The backpack weighs 4 pounds. The cat weighs 7 pounds. Which is lighter?

   1. Both are measured in pounds, so compare the numbers: 7 is more than 4.
   2. The cat (7 pounds) is heavier than the backpack (4 pounds).
   3. So the lighter one is the backpack.

   Answer: backpack